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Member Interview: Author Anne Wynter
Our Member Interview Series welcomes Anne Wynter, author of newly published SO MANY YEARS, A JUNETEENTH STORY (HarperCollins/Clarion, May, 2025) which is illustrated by another SCBWI Austin chapter member—and Caldecott winner—Jerome Pumphrey. Among her many awards, Anne is winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award for NELL PLANTS A TREE (Clarion, 2023). Her debut book was EVERYBODY IN THE RED BRICK BUILDING (Clarion, 2021), followed by, along with several other books, board books ONE BIG DAY and HANDS ON! (both Clarion, 2022) and Little Golden Book biographies WILLIE MAYS (Golden Books, 2024) and MAYA ANGELOU (Golden Books, 2025). Anne earned a degree in theatre from Washington University, St. Louis, and has penned a number of short plays which have been produced. She is represented by Carmen Oliver.
Member Interviews
Member Interview: Illustrator Keiko Hayner
Our Member Interview Series is pleased to welcome illustrator Keiko Hayner, the artist behind our new website banner. Originally from Japan, Keiko has lived in the U.S. since 2004, and began her art career, in earnest, in 2020. Her medium is primarily watercolor, but she also works in digital art and block printing. She holds a BA in Graphic Design from Osaka University of the Arts.
Member Interview: Author Cynthia Levinson
As a mostly nonfiction writer, she recently launched WHO OWNS THE MOON, AND OTHER CONUNDRUMS OF EXPLORING AND USING SPACE (Penguin Random House, 2025) at Book People.
Member Interview: Author Meredith Davis
Our Monthly Member Interview Series welcomes Meredith Davis, author of THE MINOR MIRACLE .
Member Interview: Author-Illustrator Don Tate
We welcome Don Tate to our Member Interview Series, author-illustrator of THE DAY MADEAR VOTED and more!
Member Interview: Author Nicholas Solis
Our Member Interview Series continues with an update on Nicholas Solis, author of recently published THE LITTLEST GRITO (Sleeping Bear Press, 2024).
